About Dr. Faraaz Bhatti
Dr. Faraaz Bhatti is a dual-trained Emergency Medicine physician, medicolegal expert, former forensic medical examiner (UK “police surgeon”), and healthcare leader with experience across multiple health systems. He integrates clinical excellence, legal training, and global emergency medicine expertise to improve patient care, reduce medicolegal risk, and advance emergency care.
CREDENTIALS STRIP
Board-Certified, American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM)
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), United Kingdom
Master of Laws (LLM) in Medical Law & Ethics
Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences
Former Forensic Medical Examiner (“Police Surgeon”), UK Police Services
Emergency Department Medical Director
Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine
Core Faculty, ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency
Former Medical Director, ED, Ambulance and Air Ambulance | Malta
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
Professional Biography
Clinical & Leadership Expertise
Dr. Bhatti serves as the Emergency Department Medical Director and Chair of a busy level II Trauma Center, Stroke, STEMI Center and ED approved for Pediatrics. He oversees clinical operations, patient safety, ED quality, and multidisciplinary performance improvement in a high-acuity setting. He is Board-Certified by ABEM and has practiced Emergency Medicine across the U.S., UK, and Europe.
Legal & Forensic Background
With a Master of Laws (LLM) in Medical Law & Ethics and a Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences, Dr. Bhatti brings a rare combination of clinical, legal, and forensic expertise. He previously worked as a Forensic Medical Examiner (“Police Surgeon”) for police services in the United Kingdom, supporting mental health evaluations, custody medicine, and injury interpretation.
Global Emergency Medicine
Dr. Bhatti’s international experience includes dual EM training (CCT & FRCEM in the UK), service as a Medical Director of an ED, ambulance service, and air ambulance program in Malta, and his current role as a Visiting Consultant in Global Emergency Medicine, and ED Operations Consultant. He has contributed to EM development initiatives with a focus on low-to-medium income countries.
Education & Academic Involvement
He is core faculty for an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency, actively involved in medical education, medicolegal training, and leadership development. He has authored columns in the past for the Shropshire Star, Asian Sunday, Asian Express, and more recently contributed to The Acorn in California.
Areas of Focus
His professional interests include medicolegal risk reduction, ED operational performance, forensic injury interpretation, international system design, and advanced Emergency Medicine education.
Areas of Expertise
Emergency Medicine & Leadership
- ED operations
- Throughput & quality improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Team-based care models
Medicolegal & Forensic Medicine
- Expert witness services
- Injury pattern analysis
- Custody medicine
- Legal documentation standards
Global Emergency Medicine
- System development
- Trauma & prehospital services
- Resource-limited care
- International training & consulting
Education & Speaking
- Residency teaching
- International lectures
- Conference keynotes
- Online course development
Media & Publications
A Personal Note
Outside of medicine, Dr. Bhatti enjoys teaching, mentoring future healthcare leaders, and contributing to global EM initiatives. He is passionate about bridging clinical practice with legal, forensic, and systems-level thinking to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing.
